Putin and Yushchenko hold joint media conference
Published: 12 February, 2008, 15:48
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yishchenko have spoken to the media after signing a strategic action plan. The two leaders announced a deal to settle a row over Ukraine's gas debt. Putin also voiced Russia's concerns
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